M&G Investments has announced the appointment of Ruth Poh as Head of Compliance for Asia Pacific, effective immediately. Based in Singapore, Poh will report to Tim Page, Chief Compliance Officer for M&G Investments. Her role will involve overseeing regulatory and compliance risks, as well as providing advisory oversight to support the firm’s expanding investment and client activities in the region.
With over two decades of experience in compliance and operational risk, Poh previously served as Head of Compliance & Operational Risk Control at UBS Asset Management. She also chairs the Regulatory Committee at the Investment Management Association of Singapore. Her extensive background is expected to bolster M&G’s compliance leadership as the company continues its international growth, with a significant focus on Asia Pacific.
Tim Page commented, “Ruth’s appointment strengthens our compliance leadership in Asia Pacific to support M&G’s growth internationally and operations across multiple regulatory environments.” Amy Cho, Head of Asia Pacific at M&G, added, “Ruth’s deep regional experience and understanding of asset management will be instrumental as we accelerate our growth.”
Poh expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “I am delighted to join M&G at an important time for the business in Asia Pacific. I look forward to working closely with colleagues across the firm to provide clear, pragmatic oversight and support the continued development of M&G’s activities across the region.”
M&G’s focus on Asia Pacific is part of its broader strategy to expand its international presence, with clients outside the UK now accounting for nearly 60% of its third-party assets under management.
